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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,006.38 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,006.38 and 397.68 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,006.38 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,006.38 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,006.38 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 400,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,217.20/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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